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- First reviewJuly 26, 2013
- Last reviewNovember 4, 2015
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Fill your home with deep, rich sound with this Sonos Play:1 mini home speaker. A pair of Class-D amplifiers and custom-built drivers deliver intense sound, while the app provides complete music control. Create a wireless sound system by connecting Sonos speakers in different rooms over Wi-Fi with this Sonos Play:1 mini home speaker.
Customer Rating
5
Simple setup, great quality, amazing sound!
on November 4, 2015
Posted by: DDaren
from Honolulu, HI
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased 2 of these speakers to start off with. Let's just say that I'm so happy with SONOS and their speakers than I now have 4 Play1 speakers, a soundbar, and a subwoofer... and I am planning on purchasing more!!!
It is EXTREMELY easy to setup. Just plug into power, install controller app on phone/computer, and connect. To add more speakers, you plulg in the power, go into the app and hit "Add a speaker" and it'll do everything!
The quality of the sound is amazing for a tiny speaker. What surprised me the most is the quality of the bass. It has fairly good bass for the cheapest speaker in the lineup.
Range all depends on your wifi setup. I have a very strong router with amazing range, so it reaches throughout my entire house, even across the street.
Overall, I'm more than happy. Several drawbacks:
- Cost. at $200 a speaker, they add up real quick
- No bluetooth connectivity. I wish I could just connect with my phone or other bluetooth device and play the audio through that. For example, my Bose sound system had bluetooth connectivity, and I could connect my phone with it and play games with the sound system playing the audio. SONOS system is limited to playing audio from within the app (such as pandora, music files, etc)
- Power outlet required. This speaker is wireless, except for needing a power outlet. I wish it came with the option to put in some batteries. I want to put some of these speakers outside in my backyard during parties, but there's no outlets nearby.
- Cost. at $200 a speaker, they add up real quick
- No bluetooth connectivity. I wish I could just connect with my phone or other bluetooth device and play the audio through that. For example, my Bose sound system had bluetooth connectivity, and I could connect my phone with it and play games with the sound system playing the audio. SONOS system is limited to playing audio from within the app (such as pandora, music files, etc)
- Power outlet required. This speaker is wireless, except for needing a power outlet. I wish it came with the option to put in some batteries. I want to put some of these speakers outside in my backyard during parties, but there's no outlets nearby.
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Preserve your special pictures on this high-quality glossy photo paper. The rich colors and glossy finish make it ideal for scrapbooking.
Posted by: DDaren
from Honolulu, HI
Verified Purchase:Yes
This photo paper works as it is supposed to. Nothing outstanding, nothing bad. Due to the glossy layer, fingerprints do show up. Also ink can smear if you pick it up too quick from the printer. Not sure if that's the fault of the printer or the paper.
I priced matched this item with Amazon since it was selling for much cheaper there. Thankfully Bestbuy allows matching with Amazon.
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This monitor features a 50,000,000:1 smart contrast ratio with aspect control to deliver clear, true-to-life images and video. The Splendid Video Intelligence technology allows you to choose from among 6 preset video modes for optimal viewing.
Customer Rating
4
Gets the job done, but mine was defective
on January 23, 2015
Posted by: DDaren
from Honolulu, HI
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's a great monitor, perfect for daily use. Not too big when you're sitting in front of it.
However, after about 4 days after using it, a thin vertical red line showed up on my screen. I was told it's a hardware issue and I would have to return it. I did just that and chose to purchase a different monitor instead of taking the risk with this one again.
Overall, good monitor. Good for gaming. No problems at all if it didn't defect on me.
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Connect to your compatible speakers with this Logitech 980-000910 adapter, which features Bluetooth technology that allows you to wirelessly stream audio from most Bluetooth-enabled devices. The push button pairing ensures simple setup.
Customer Rating
4
Strong connection, RCA ports create humming noise
on January 23, 2015
Posted by: DDaren
from Honolulu, HI
Verified Purchase:Yes
I absolutely love this product so far.
Pros:
- VERY strong and stable connection. I plug it into my living room, and I can be at the opposite end of my house and still have perfect audio.
- Easy to connect.
- VERY strong and stable connection. I plug it into my living room, and I can be at the opposite end of my house and still have perfect audio.
- Easy to connect.
Cons
- Not sure if it's my product itself, but when I plug in audio through the 3.5mm jack, it creates a soft low pitched continuous humming noise. I attempted using different cables and plugging different speakers into it , same thing. The RCA cables work perfectly with no noise.
- Blue light. It's not a problem for me, but many will complain that you can't turn it on/off. When watching moving in the dark, it illuminates fairly bright. I positioned mine inside a cabinet.
- Requires wall power. This may be a good or bad thing. Requiring more power than batteries allows it to maintain a strong bluetooth connection. Only problem is it's another cable/power outlet slot taken.
- Not sure if it's my product itself, but when I plug in audio through the 3.5mm jack, it creates a soft low pitched continuous humming noise. I attempted using different cables and plugging different speakers into it , same thing. The RCA cables work perfectly with no noise.
- Blue light. It's not a problem for me, but many will complain that you can't turn it on/off. When watching moving in the dark, it illuminates fairly bright. I positioned mine inside a cabinet.
- Requires wall power. This may be a good or bad thing. Requiring more power than batteries allows it to maintain a strong bluetooth connection. Only problem is it's another cable/power outlet slot taken.
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Epson Expression Home XP-410 Small-in-One Printer: You can either print from your computer or from a smartphone, tablet or other mobile device with this printer, which features Epson Connect, Google Cloud Print and Apple® AirPrint for direct printing options. Plus, copy and scan documents and create borderless prints. The 2.5" touch screen provides an intuitive interface with color display.
Customer Rating
5
Prints amazing photos, quiet
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: DDaren
from Honolulu, HI
Verified Purchase:Yes
This printer is amazing for the price you pay. It prints amazing photos. Not sure how it is with ink consumption compared to other printers.
No problems with wireless connection, reaches well. Works perfectly fine with cloud printing.
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Store, transport and share media, data and more with this P-FD32GATT03-GE 32GB USB flash drive that features data transfer rates up to 18 Mbps.
Customer Rating
5
Works exactly as described
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: DDaren
from Honolulu, HI
Verified Purchase:Yes
This one works perfectly fine like any other drive. Prices are getting cheaper and cheaper and this drives are able to hold more and more data.
No problems with this drive at all.
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Quickly burn your favorite movies and music to disc with this LG SP60NB50 double-layer DVD±RW/CD-RW drive, which features an overall maximum DVD write speed of 8x for rapid data replication. The slim design makes the drive easy to transport.
Customer Rating
5
Small, quiet, cheap, lightweight, PERFECT
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: DDaren
from Honolulu, HI
Verified Purchase:Yes
This product does everything I expected it to do.
Its profile is very small and thing. I can't hear it making a sound at all. The price is affordable and it runs perfectly. No errors at all.
Its profile is very small and thing. I can't hear it making a sound at all. The price is affordable and it runs perfectly. No errors at all.
Nothing wrong with it so far.
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Microsoft Power Cover 5VX-00001 keyboard clicks into your compatible Microsoft Surface tablet, making it easy to type while you're on the go. The keyboard also functions as an external battery, providing additional battery life to your tablet.
Customer Rating
2
Keys are too small
on June 22, 2014
Posted by: DDaren
from Honolulu, HI
Verified Purchase:Yes
Overall, I disliked the size of the keys on this keyboard. I understand it is meant to be compact and portable, however, typing on it is very uncomfortable. I frequently use the Page Up, Page Down, Home, End, etc buttons, and this keyboard requires you to push the function button to use it as they are integrated into the F buttons.
It adds extra power which is great. I love that feature. However, it is also fairly heavy. It adds a lot of weight to a portable device.
The trackpad is terrible IMO. It is very tiny and there is little distinction between the trackpad and the surrounding areas. It is easy to completely miss the trackpad since it's hard to tell where you're touching.
Overall, great product if you don't mind the small trackpad and keys. It definitely adds battery life.
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
What's great about it: Attaches securely, compact size
What's not so great: Weight, small buttons
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Microsoft Surface Pro 2 - 10.6" - 128GB: More capable than your average tablet but lighter and smaller than a laptop, the Surface Pro 2 features hands-on productivity with the ability to fully support Microsoft Office (sold separately). Multitask with side-by-side apps, prop up your tablet with the built-in kickstand, or connect accessories via the USB and display ports for a work-efficient desktop setup.
Customer Rating
4
Great portable laptop
on June 22, 2014
Posted by: DDaren
from Honolulu, HI
Verified Purchase:Yes
GOOD:
- It is a very compact laptop. IT IS NOT A TABLET. It is easy to bring around and easily fits in your hands.
- The lap stand works great. It is able to tilt back enough to be able to use on your lap.
- Processor speed and memory is amazing. I have used Photoshop, Lightroom, Chrome, Media Player, etc all at the same time without any hiccups.
- It is a very compact laptop. IT IS NOT A TABLET. It is easy to bring around and easily fits in your hands.
- The lap stand works great. It is able to tilt back enough to be able to use on your lap.
- Processor speed and memory is amazing. I have used Photoshop, Lightroom, Chrome, Media Player, etc all at the same time without any hiccups.
BAD:
- I understand it is meant to be compact, but the power keyboard is too small to be used comfortably. I have average sized hands and my hands begin to cramp quickly.
- For being almost the same size as a tablet, the surface Pro is pretty heavy. Attach the power keyboard to it and it's very heavy.
- It is also very limited on amount of USB ports. Definitely could use more.
- I understand it is meant to be compact, but the power keyboard is too small to be used comfortably. I have average sized hands and my hands begin to cramp quickly.
- For being almost the same size as a tablet, the surface Pro is pretty heavy. Attach the power keyboard to it and it's very heavy.
- It is also very limited on amount of USB ports. Definitely could use more.
Overall, I returned it because my current 15" laptop is better for me. I do a lot of typing, and a lot of photo editing.
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
What's great about it: Portable, fast speed
What's not so great: Weight, keyboard too small, 1 USB
I would recommend this to a friend!
Ease of Use
5
Features
5
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Easily attach your GoPro camera to a standard tripod with this GoPro ABQRT-001 kit, which includes a standard tripod mount, plus a quick-release tripod mount for rapidly moving between shots and locations.
Posted by: DDaren
from Honolulu, HI
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great product. It works exactly as it's supposed to. It is build strong and there have been no faults so far with anything.
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
My Best Buy number: 2682944085
What's great about it: Works without problems
What's not so great: Nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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how many pics will a 1tb hard drive hold?
That all depends highly on the file size of your pictures. They can range from huge RAW files from DSLR cameras to very tiny images from a small point-n-shoot compact camera. A fairly high resolution JPG file can be an average of 2mb. If a 1TB drive is completely empty, and assuming you can actually store 1tb of data on it (usually it's less than the total drive), you can save 500,000 photos that are 2mb each.
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